Obituaries

Dec 3, 2019

Jennifer Lynn Gilliam, 43, of Ringtown, passed away peacefully while in the company of her family on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019 at her residence.

Jennifer was born in Hazleton,  on August 11, 1976, a daughter of Rosemarie (O'Brien) Gilliam, of Ringtown and the late Edgar F. Gilliam.

Jennifer was a participant and the first graduate...

Nov 24, 2019

Ronald Shoup, 82, of Ringtown, passed away Sunday, November 24th, 2019.

Ronald was born in Ringtown, on December 5, 1936, a son of the late Dola (Heffner) and Ellis  Shoup.

He was a local farmer, who also was last employed by Rarick's Stone Quarry.

Ronald was a former member of St. John's Lutheran...

Nov 19, 2019

William A. Lorah, Jr., 54, of Ringtown,  passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 19th, 2019.

Bill was born in Shenandoah, on September 8, 1965, a son of Pauline (Mickalowski) Lorah, of Ringtown, and the late William Lorah, Sr.

He was a 1983 graduate of the Shenandoah Valley High School and had worked as a moulding...

Nov 10, 2019

Jean M. Keller, 67, of Brandonville,  passed away Sunday, November 10th, 2019.

She was born in Shenandoah, on January 12, 1952, a daughter of the late Hazel (Zimmerman) and James Keller.

Jeanie was a well known local beautician, owning and operating her beauty shop in Brandonville for many years until retiring.

She was...

Oct 30, 2019

Margory Muhaw, 52, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, October 30th, 2019.

Marge was born in Passaic, NJ on April 20, 1967, a daughter of Marie (Zubowicz) Muhaw, of Ringtown and the late Joseph Muhaw.

She attended the North Schuylkill high school, and last worked at  B&R Farms Ringtown,

Marge enjoyed crafting, painting and...

Oct 20, 2019

Candice M. Fisher, 37, of Ringtown, PA, passed away Sunday, October 20th, as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Ringtown.

Candice was born in Pottsville, on September 14, 1982, a daughter of Cecilia (Chupasco) Bolish, wife of John Bolish of Ringtown and Rick Fisher, of Zion Grove.

Candice attended the North...

Oct 11, 2019

Charles T. (Chuckie) Oliver, Jr., 64, of Ringtown, passed away Friday, October 11th, 2019.

Chuckie  was born in Shenandoah, on March 7, 1955, a son of the late Emily (Snyder) and Charles Oliver, Sr.

He attended Shenandoah and Pottsville area schools.  He worked for the former A&E Products/Tyco Industries in Ringtown until the plant closure,...

Oct 2, 2019

Wayne W. Shoup, 61, of Ferndale, Washington, passed away on February 5, 2019.

He was born in Roswell, New Mexico on November 25, 1957, a son of the late Clair and Joyce (Deeble) Shoup.

Growing up, Wayne's father served in the Air Force, and some of his fondest childhood memories were made when they lived...

Sep 19, 2019

Robert P. Bergman, 71, of Zion Grove, passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at his residence.

Bob was born in Shenandoah on June 3rd, 1948, a son of the late Johanna (Prosick) and David Bergman.

A graduate of Ringtown High School Class of 1966, Bob attended the Pennsylvania State University prior to entering the...

Sep 19, 2019

Anna B, Ogozalek, 95, of Lansford, passed away Thursday, September 19th, at St. Luke's Miner's Memorial Hospital in Coaldale.

Annie was born in Lansford, on December 18, 1923, a daughter of the late Mary (Bashago) and Joseph  Ogozalek.

Annie was a member of the former St. Catherine's Church in  Lansford and was retired, having worked...

Sep 8, 2019

Miriam E. Kosatschkow, 66, of Zion Grove, passed away Sunday, September 8th, 2019 at her residence. .

Miriam was born in Shenandoah on April 26, 1953, a daughter of the late Bernice (Lasko) and Robert C. Peterson.

She was a graduate of the West Hazleton High School.  After high school, she earned her airline stewardess...

Sep 4, 2019

Margaret I. Tarlecky, 100, of Bethel,  passed away Wednesday, September 4th, 2019.

Margaret was born in Ringtown, on March 28, 1919, a daughter of the late Anna (Wolfe) and John  Laudeman.

A godly woman, she was a devoted mother and loved her family, especially enjoying time with her grandchildren.

Margaret was a very...

Aug 29, 2019

Alexander W. Kosatschkow, 73, of Zion Grove, passed away Thursday, August 29th, 2019  at his residence.

Alexander was born in Brodenkirchen, Germany,  on March 26, 1946, a son of Rosa Mayer of New Jersey.

He served in the U.S. Army as a SP4 in the Vietnam War, where he received  the National Defense Service Medal,...

Aug 26, 2019

Susan R. Carter, RN, 65, of Sheppton, passed away Monday, August 26th, 2019.

Susan was born in Shenandoah on April 22, 1954, a daughter of the late Doris (Zimmerman) and Raymond  Foose.

A graduate of both the West Hazleton High School and the St. Joseph's Hospital School of Nursing, she worked in the health care...

Aug 18, 2019

Donald B. Drumheller, 77, of Ringtown, passed away Sunday, August 18th, 2019 while a guest at the  Ridgeview Healthcare & Rehab Center in Shenandoah.

Donald was born in Pattersonville, on December 28, 1941, a son of the late Margaret (Morrell) and Elmer  Drumheller.

He was raised in Sheppton and was a 1961 graduate of the...

Jul 20, 2019

Hilda Hughes, 101, of Ringtown, passed away on Saturday, July 20th, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Douglassville, where she was currently residing.

Hilda was born in Kingston,  on November 2, 1917, a daughter of the late Ella and John  Stevenson.

Hilda was retired, having been employed in the local garment industry.  She...

Jul 10, 2019

Augusta 'Gussy' Lindenmuth, 85, of Ringtown,  passed away Wednesday, July 10th, 2019 while a guest at the Orwigsburg Center.

Augusta was born in Ringtown, on April 10, 1934, a daughter of the late Augusta (Kline) and John  Dettery.

She was a 1952 graduate of Conygham Twp. high school and was retired after being employed in...

Jul 5, 2019

Clare I. Burke, 82 of Valrico Florida passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 and is being laid to rest in Ringtown, PA where her heart was most at home.

Clare was born in Washington D.C. on July 23, 1935 a daughter of the late  Irene (Moore) and Attny. Joseph W. P. Burke and shortly after moved to...

Jul 3, 2019

Kermit E. Shoup, 94, of Ringtown, passed away Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 while currently a guest at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Kermit was born in Ringtown,  on October 2, 1924, a son of the late Dola (Heffner) and John Ellis Shoup.

He attended local schools and became a very talented heavy equipment operator working...

Jul 3, 2019

Shaun M. Holly, 41, of Shenandoah, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3rd, 2019 at his residence.

Shaun was born in Hazleton, on February 21, 1978.

He attended the Hazleton area school district, where he played basketball.

Shaun last worked for the Aryzta Bakeries in Humbolt, and was an avid movie enthusiast and...